Saturday, March 26, 2016

burke: EARLY AUTUMN #

you could almost call it
contrary
to have this so bright
doona cover
on
when we are speaking of
autumn but we need the doona on
and that speaks volumes
of change of season

leaves of yellow among green

our old dog walks
freely now as the cool air
helps her breathe
no panting
up our stairs
short though they may be
cool with just a touch
of rain may the Murray River
flow freely grey clouds
reflected as birds squabble in the trees
leaves collect in the roadside gutters
the street cleaner's whirling brushes
pile them up until the scoop truck
cleans up the township
only in mid autumn
the coffee drinkers move
inside the cafes on Main Street
school girls wear long skirts
boys in their jackets
the school bus has new wipers
on its windshield new season
brings with it new rulesautumn is a-coming in merrily sing cool-cool